CAPD CAREER SERVICES EVENTS
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Employer Resume Critiques
Do you want to get your resume reviewed by an employer before the fair? If so, log into CareerBridge and sign up for Employer Resume Critiques happening Monday Sept 17th through Thursday Sept 20th. We’ll have representatives from Finance, CS, Consulting, Energy, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering and more! Advanced Sign-up Required via CareerBridge. To sign up in Careerbridge, go to Interviews> Keyword Search “Resume Critique”> Click Relevant Group> Sign-up for Time-slot
Email Careerbridge with any questions!
Quick Queries
Introducing QUICK QUERIES at Career Advising & Professional Development (CAPD). We know you are busy, so we’ve taken away your wait time! Now you can pre-schedule a 15-minute appointment to meet with a CAPD staff member. Do you have a shorter career question? Need a resume reviewed in a pinch? Seeking some fast feedback on your cover letter? Schedule a Quick Query – weekdays, starting September 4.
*Spaces become available to schedule on CareerBridge one week prior. A smaller number of same-day spots will become available for sign-up at 9am the day of for those questions you didn’t know you’d have in advance.
**Quick queries are available to current students only.
(Please note that Quick Queries have replaced drop-ins.)
Fall Career Fair – September 21, 2018
This career fair kicks off the fall recruiting season and is the largest fair on-campus with over 300 companies in attendance.
Need a resume critique, cover letter review, or mock interview? Want feedback from MIT alumni at a time that works best for your schedule?
Check out the 100’s of alumni who have volunteered to help students with their future plans. Sign up on the MIT Alumni Advisors Hub, search advisors, & schedule a phone chat with an alum who’s been in your shoes, and can share some wisdom on a variety of areas. https://alumniadvisors.mit.edu/
Prehealth Drop-ins: Tuesdays, 11 a.m. – 1p.m., E17-294
How to Work a Career Fair
Monday, September 17, 2018 | 2pm – 3pm | E25-111
Many students are overwhelmed when attempting to navigate a career fair with hundreds of employers. Come learn what to do in preparation for the fair, what to do at the fair, and what to do after the fair. The fair is an excellent opportunity to connect with employers -- create a strategy that will help you make the most of your time! Registration requested via Careerbridge.
Careers in Consulting
Monday, September 17th, 2018 | 7pm-8pm | 3-370
Hear the employer perspective from some of the top Consulting firms including Exponent, McKinsey, BCG and others. You’ll learn more about the various roles in the industry and how to stand out in preparation of the Fall Career Fair. Registration requested via Careerbridge.
Developing a Meaningful Elevator Pitch
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 | 2:00 – 3:00 pm | 24-121
Among the greatest missed opportunities are ordinary responses to questions like “tell me about yourself?” Learn and exercise creative ways to be a successful self-advocate: together, we will strengthen our responses to hallway chatter and use reflection to develop, rehearse, and share an authentic elevator pitch with meaning. Registration requested via Careerbridge.
Career Fair Tips for First Year Undergraduates Panel
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 | 6:30-7:30pm | 2-190
Career fair advice for first-timers including how to prepare, what to expect, what to ask employers and more. Bring a copy of your resume to drop-off with employers in case you are invited to do so after the event! Registration requested via Careerbridge.
Technical Interviewing 101, featuring Facebook
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 | 2-3pm | 1-190
Are you getting ready to interview at a tech company? Come learn the ins and outs of technical interviewing from the experts at Facebook. Registration requested via Careerbridge.
Overcoming Stereotypes in Interviewing and Industry
Thursday, September 20, 2018 | 2-3pm | 4-149
Hear from industry professionals on how to navigate stereotypes during the interview process and throughout your career. You’ll learn strategies you can employ during interviews after the career fair and have a chance to ask a diverse panel of professionals about how to handle any situations that may arise. Registration requested via Careerbridge.
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Nyasha Toyloy
Events Assistant
MIT Global Education & Career Development (GECD)
77 Massachusetts Avenue, Building E17-294
Cambridge, MA 02139 | T: 617-715-5329
nytoyloy@mit.edu | http://gecd.mit.edu